New research reveals that 3,700 bank branches shut down across England between 2016 and 2024, averaging eight closures per week, suggesting UK entrepreneurialism is being bolstered by digital providers.

Barclays Bank’s fraud team and global analytics software leader FICO have won a prestigious Credit Award for Excellence in Fraud Prevention. The award, presented in a gala event in Wales, recognizes Barclays’ use of an innovative solution from FICO and Jersey Telecom (JT) called Scam Signal to reduce card fraud losses & protect customers from the harm caused by social engineering scams. Barclays forecast a 6% reduction in card fraud as a result of the deployment, which identified 9 social engineering victims on its first day.

Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, today announced the appointment of Adam Banks to its Board of Directors. A recognized authority in digital transformation and technology leadership, Banks brings decades of experience across a range of industries, including banking, cybersecurity, infrastructure and logistics.

Celonis, a leader in Process Mining, today announced the launch of the Celonis Smart KYC Control Tower - powered by Bright Cape, a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance Know Your Customer (KYC) processes for financial institutions. Developed in collaboration with Bright Cape, this innovative app optimizes KYC workflows, reduces compliance costs, and enhances customer satisfaction.

BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) ("BIT Mining" or the "Company"), a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, today announced a strategic shift with its expansion into the Solana ecosystem, marking a critical milestone in the Company's long-term growth trajectory.

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, today announced the appointment of Phillipa Wilson, Vice President, of US Faster Payments Strategy at Mastercard, as Chairperson of its Board of Directors. Peter Tapling, Managing Director of PTap Advisory, LLC, has been appointed Vice Chairperson of the Board and will also serve as Chair of the FPC Operations Committee.

Fingular, a global neobank headquartered in Singapore, has been honored as one of the laureates of the esteemed Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 alongside mobility giant inDrive. Fingular received accolades under the category Financial Inclusion Award.

Finzly, a leading provider of modern payment infrastructure for financial institutions, has achieved a key milestone with every financial institution in its client portfolio successfully completing ISO 20022 readiness testing. This testing confirms that all financial institutions on Finzly’s ISO 20022-native payments platform are fully ready for the Federal Reserve’s Fedwire Funds Service compliance deadline on July 14, 2025.

Data and technology company, Experian, and household decision platform, RVU, today announce a significant new agreement which will help even more consumers access the right financial products for their circumstances.

CLARA Analytics ("CLARA"), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for insurance claims optimization, today announced two new AI-powered innovations to give claims professionals the precise insights they need, when they need them: Risk Notes and Claim Event Indicators.

Barclays today announces the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Lee as Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific, further strengthening its Equities platform in the region. In this role, Joe will lead the bank’s high-touch cash trading efforts across the region, focusing on delivering high-quality execution and deepening client engagement. Based in Hong Kong, he will report functionally to Peter Ramsey, Global Head of Cash Equities, and regionally to Christian Treuer, Head of Equities Distribution, Asia Pacific.

Barclays and MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of mission-critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, have entered a multi-year strategic agreement. The agreement will enable Barclays to leverage a broad spectrum of MSCI’s innovative solutions to bring differentiated products and insights to clients.

Keyless now authenticates Relai users when they log in, recover their account, or delete their wallet

Sovos, the always-on compliance company, and Tungsten Automation, the global leader in intelligent workflow automation solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a truly integrated compliant AP solution.

Sovos, the always-on compliance company, and Tungsten Automation, the global leader in intelligent workflow automation solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a truly integrated compliant AP solution.